How big is the Diana's hogfish?

Diana's hogfish (Bodianus diana) reaches 15–25 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Diana's hogfish?

Diana's hogfish is found between 6–50 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Diana's hogfish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Diana's hogfish?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Diana's hogfish (Bodianus diana)

Key facts

Scientific name: Bodianus diana
Common name: Diana's hogfish
Category: Fish
Family: Labridae
Genus: Bodianus
Size: 15–25 cm
Depth: 6–50 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef, rocky-reef
Behaviours: solitary
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Bodianus diana reaches 25 cm. Hogfish with pink-red to orange body with large green-gold scales and 3-4 black spots on back, diagonal white lines on head, yellow tail. Spectacular juveniles: black body crossed with large white and yellow patches (mimicry with toxic flatworms). Lives from 6 to 50 m on coral and rocky reefs of Indo-Pacific. Predator of small invertebrates. Striking juvenile-adult change, target of mimicry specialist photographers.

Photo of Diana's hogfish

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Diana's hogfish?: Diana's hogfish (Bodianus diana) reaches 15–25 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Diana's hogfish?: Diana's hogfish is found between 6–50 m deep.
Is the Diana's hogfish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Diana's hogfish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Diana's hogfish?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the genus Bodianus

Other species in the family Labridae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 218931)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5209719)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia